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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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